LNP - Heat index to hit ‘caution level’ in parts of the island

2025-04-20   |   Uncategorized

The Meteorology Department says that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ tomorrow (21) ...

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LNP - Second day of ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ draws massive crowds to Kandy

2025-04-19   |   Uncategorized

Today marks the second day of the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa,’ a rare and sacred opportunity for both local and foreign devotees to witness the revere...

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LNP - Govt. to provide Rs. 15,000 subsidy for secondary crops for ‘Yala’ season

2025-04-19   |   Uncategorized

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that a decision has been taken to provide a subsidy of Rs. 15,000 for additional crops cultivated on paddy fie...

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LNP - Strict programme underway to counter Kandy’s liquor consumption during sacred exposition

2025-04-18   |   Uncategorized

A 10-day strict programme is underway presently to counter the sale and consumption of alcohol within the Kandy City limits during the period of the e...

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LNP - ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’ to commence today in Kandy

2025-04-18   |   Uncategorized

“Siri Dalada Wandanawa”, the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, being held for the first time in 16 years, is scheduled to commence at ...

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LNP - E-filing of VAT returns mandated from July 2025

2025-04-17   |   Uncategorized

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) says that all Value Added Tax (VAT) returns must be filed electronically from July 01, 2025.  Meanwhile, manu...

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LNP - Record inflow of workers’ remittances in March

2025-04-13   |   Uncategorized

The inflow of workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka in the month of March has been reported as USD 693.3 million. According to the Central Bank of Sri L...

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LNP - SriLankan cabin crew begin ’work to rule’ over meal allowance

2025-04-13   |   Uncategorized

The SriLankan Airlines Cabin Crew Members Association has launched a 'work to rule' campaign, citing several demands, including the reallocation of th...

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LNP - CEB urges rooftop solar owners to switch off inverters

2025-04-12   |   Uncategorized

In a move to maintain the stability of the national power grid during the festive season, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has issued a special requ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s maternal mortality remarkably reduced, spike in low weight births: WHO

2025-04-12   |   Uncategorized

The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that Sri Lanka has made remarkable progress by reducing maternal mortality to 25 per 100,000 live birth...

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LNP - No special access for elites at sacred tooth relic exposition

2025-04-12   |   Uncategorized

There will be no special queues or tickets for elite individuals during the exposition of yhe Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, which is open to the p...

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LNP - Bank card payments for expressway tolls to be implemented from May 1

2025-04-12   |   Uncategorized

Bank card transactions will be implemented from May 1 to facilitate toll payments on all expressways, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced. A...

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LNP - US has no capacity to impose its will on the rest of the world: Ranil

2025-04-11   |   Uncategorized

The U.S. does not have the economic capacity to impose its will on the rest of the world, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.  He said ...

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LNP - Vasavilan-Palaly road reopens after 34 years

2025-04-10   |   Uncategorized

The Vasavilan–Palaly road, which remained closed for 34 years due to the prolonged civil conflict, has officially been reopened to the public this m...

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LNP - US Dollar climbs above Rs. 300 for first time since September 2024

2025-04-10   |   Uncategorized

The Sri Lankan rupee has declined against the US dollar today (10), with the spot exchange rate surpassing the Rs. 300 mark for the first time since S...

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LNP - Expressway card payment begins this week

2025-04-10   |   Uncategorized

The pilot project to introduce card payment options on expressways is set to be launched this week, the Ministry of Transport and Highways announced. ...

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LNP - Keheliya arrives at CID

2025-04-09   |   Uncategorized

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement. The former Health Min...

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LNP - Leading liquor store owner booked for promoting booze sales through Facebook

2025-04-07   |   Uncategorized

A leading liquor store chain owner cum hotelier had been booked by the Department of Excise yesterday for promoting booze sales through Facebook by us...

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LNP - India, Sri Lanka exchange seven MoUs

2025-04-05   |   Uncategorized

India and Sri Lanka exchanged seven MoUs covering areas such as defence, interconnection of two power grids, the development of Trincomalee as an ener...

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LNP - Cut our tax to 6% or drop tariffs to counter US move: Kalugamage

2025-04-05   |   Uncategorized

The best and only solution to the new tax rate imposed by the US is to either completely remove the taxes we have placed on them or reduce our tax rat...

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LNP - Overwhelming response to new sperm bank

2025-04-02   |   Uncategorized

- The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has already assisted six women, offering new hope to those strugglin...

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LNP - Multiple-vehicle collision on expressway

2025-04-01   |   Uncategorized

A major accident has occurred near the 25.5 km mark on the Dodangoda-Galanigama Expressway, involving multiple vehicles. According to reports, two lor...

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LNP - Kris Balthazaar pledges to transform Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

2025-03-29   |   Uncategorized

“Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia has so much potential, but we must act now to improve safety, cleanliness, and public services,” says Kris Wilhelm Balthaz...

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LNP - India, Sri Lanka set to ink major defence pact next week

2025-03-29   |   Uncategorized

For the first time, India and Sri Lanka are set to sign an ambitious defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Colombo...

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LNP - JKCG Auto begins BYD revolution delivering cars to first two customers

2025-03-28   |   Uncategorized

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto) yesterday began the BYD revolution by handing over New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to the first two customers. BYD SEALION ...

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